Leucoptera genistae
| Leucoptera genistae | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lyonetiidae |
| Genus: | Leucoptera |
| Species: | L. genistae |
| Binomial name | |
| Leucoptera genistae (M. Hering, 1933) | |
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Leucoptera genistae is a moth in the family Lyonetiidae. It is found in France, Italy, Austria, Hungary and Bulgaria.[1]
The larvae feed on Genista anglica and Genista germanica. They mine the leaves of their host plant. Pupation takes place outside of the mine.[2]
References
- ^ "Leucoptera genistae (M. Hering 1933)". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "Leucoptera genistae". Bladmineerders.nl. Retrieved September 22, 2010.